Floor Materials in Civic Center New York, NY

YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. “Preferred” listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page.

Tips & Advice

What is cork flooring?

Cork flooring is manufactured from the bark of trees (usually oak), and usually made in squares that can be glued to the ground, or left unglued. Cost-wise it averages about $5 a square foot and is generally pretty inexpensive to install. Cork is naturally water resistant, but to ensure total water resistance, cork floors should be finished and sealed to prevent leaking into cracks, as well as scuffing or wear and tear. It’s not going to be as nice or stylish as hardwoods or tile, but is great in outdoor areas and work spaces. It is comfortable to walk on and a great sound insulator.

What is bamboo flooring?

As you might suspect, bamboo flooring is made from actual bamboo and is usually manufactured in bamboo plants. It is ecologically friendly and very water resistant. It is also considered one of the sturdiest types of ‘wood’ flooring (even though it’s really a grass). In fact, on the Janka scale (an industry standard system that ranks the hardness of different woods), it is ranked in the top three strongest available wood floorings). Its price point is near wood flooring at roughly $3-$10 a square foot. While generally easy to maintain, bamboo can be susceptible to scratching or scuffing, which can be a problem in high traffic areas. Although it is very water resistant, it is not 100 percent, and humidity can affect it so it’s not ideal for bathrooms or humid environments. Overall bamboo is a viable option for flooring in most areas of the house and is affordable and durable.

What are the different types of flooring?

Where you live and the type of room you are covering, not to mention your budget and aesthetic preferences, are all factors in finding the right flooring to fit your needs. Vinyl, vinyl plank, laminate, hardwood, bamboo, tile (ceramic and porcelain), stone, marble, cork, and carpeting are the most popular types of flooring available. There are more than a dozen options just for wood alone. If you want a pure industrial look you can always go with straight cement floors.

What is the best type of flooring for a kitchen?

When considering kitchen flooring, think durability and water resistance first, and style second. Quality vinyl (don’t go cheap, get a quality product – there are differences between brands) is durable, fashionable, and completely water resistant--making it a top choice. Wood is visually appealing, but not 100 percent water resistant. Tile (porcelain tile, not ceramic) is a great choice for style and durability and is completely water resistant. Laminate is a great option - especially on a budget (ceramic tiles and wood are cost more). It is durable and easy to clean, but not 100% water resistant. As with all man-made products, be sure to skip the low quality products and shoot for at least a mid-range product.

What is the cheapest type of flooring?

The most inexpensive flooring options are going to be laminate, vinyl plank, and bamboo flooring. Each of these options will give you durability and variety, and can even be found for less than $2 a square foot if you shop around.

What is the most durable type of flooring?

Well, it may surprise you, but bamboo flooring is considered one of the most durable flooring available. It’s increasing in popularity, so prices are beginning to reflect that. Porcelain flooring tile is right up there with bamboo. Fired at high temperatures, it produces a tile that is completely impervious to water and nearly unbreakable, in fact it can be used outdoors as, well. Do not confuse it with common ceramic tiles as those are different - and much less durable. Standard wood floors, made from durable wood like oak, are very durable and a great accent to just about any home.

What is the difference between laminate and vinyl flooring?

The primary difference between vinyl and laminate is that vinyl is made of 100 percent plastic while laminate is nearly 100 percent wood product. A rule of thumb is vinyl in the bathroom, laminate everywhere else. The prices, appearance, and value are all comparable. Now if you use laminate in your bathroom, you’re still going to be OK, just know the water resistance levels are a fraction lower than in vinyl.

What is the best type of flooring for a house?

The best type of flooring for your house will depend on what rooms you are covering and your personal tastes. The most common floorings are wood, ideal for living rooms and bedrooms; tile, whose durability and water resistance makes it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms; laminates, whose durability makes it ideal for high traffic areas; carpeting, which is ideal for bedrooms, due to its softness and style; vinyl, which is great for laundry rooms, kitchens or bathrooms, due to its noise deadening quality and it’s durability; and cork, which can be good for bedrooms due to its softness.

This is not your ordinary review since what happened for Joe Scerri to polish our wood floors was certainly out of the ordinary. We had used Scerri Quality Wood Floors a number of times before very happily so I contacted them mid-summer to polish our floors again this summer. They said they were terribly sorry, but they were already fully booked since summer dates need to be made far in advance. I explained my daughter was getting married Sept. 2. They said they would try to squeeze me in, but I would need to wait until the last minute given their tight schedule. Then Joe got pneumonia and had a fever of 105 and said he was so so sorry and could not accommodate me. Despite being very ill, Joe walked me through how to polish the floors myself, including sending multiple emails about how to find the right floor polish. End of story: Joe started to feel better, and he polished our floors, even if he was still coughing when he did it. (I felt really badly about that). PS He got stuck in our building's elevator, which broke down, for half an hour on the way to the job, and he still didn't complain. BRAVO, Scerri Quality Wood Floors!

Joe and his team renovated our apartment, replaced floors, a drywall, painted all walls and ceiling. We couldn’t be happier with the result. The new floors look beautiful. The paint job is impeccable. We were really impressed with Joe’s professionalism and work ethic. People were telling us that the renovation will inevitably take longer than expected, but Joe completed it by the date that he promised at the start. Our neighbors were particularly impressed with the great care Joe and his crew took to protect common areas outside of our apartment. Joe very obviously loves what he does, and it comes through in how he works. He attends to every detail of the job making sure it is perfect. He is easy to communicate with — texting is his favorite method — and responds promptly. His workers have the same great attitude. His assistant Lucy is easy to work with, punctual and quick. Our apartment has a couple of wooden steps leading to a door. This is where we had a chance to observe Joe’s artistic nature at work. He didn’t just replace the old woodwork with new. He restored the whole structure, made the steps wider and more comfortable to use. This was his idea. We were used to the way things were and we were initially skeptical when Joe proposed it. We decided to trust him and are very happy that we did.We recommend Scerri Quality Wood Floors & Paint without reservations.

Best floor buying experience ever. Joe and Lucy were great to work with and were completely committed to helping us. Everyone on the staff is extraordinarily knowledgeable about flooring, painting staining and design. The prices were very reasonable and the service was truly outstanding. Highly recommend this company for all flooring needs.

Wood Floor Planet is a business focussed around integrity and customer service. Eddy was an incredible pleasure to work with and was professional and kind from start to finish. I had an extremely small window of time to complete the project, and everything from the initial quote to the final product was completed with transparency and care.For instance, I only had two short mornings in my schedule set aside for quotes, and Eddy made a special effort to see my apartment on Easter Friday as that was the only remaining day that worked for me. Of the four quotes I received, Wood Floor Planet was the only one that provided a precise breakdown of all labor costs and materials.Eddy brought samples of the wood I was interested in to my apartment so I could get a better sense of what the wood looked like on site.I also had special soundproofing requirements, and Eddy was flexible in adapting my design to the project. He spent time to research the materials I suggested to make sure there would be a positive result.Finally, I was out of town for most of the project. While it was nerve-wracking to be away from my apartment while the work was being done, Eddy communicated consistently throughout the period and sent me photos at every stage of installation. He always addressed my concerns with clarity and patience.I have worked with wood flooring businesses twice before, and this experience exceeded my expectations. The professionalism of Eddy and staff have raised the bar for others in the business. Thanks again for the wonderful job, and will post pictures soon.

The owner is professional. He did a very good job with installing my wooden floors in a timely manner. He knows what he is doing. He is very easy to talk too. He and his crew were hard working, respectful and responsible. His prices are very reasonable. I would recommended him to anyone who needs flooring and home improvement.Continue the good work.

JDG Flooring does a very professonal job. JDG has done four jobs for me so far and I will definately use them in the future. Customer service and satisfaction is number one here. Also the prices are unbeatable!

Service was very professional. The installer was on time and finished on time,and he cleaned after himself, which made my life much easier. My floors look wonderful and I would recommend JDG to all my friends and family. I will definitely hire him again.

By far my best customer service experience in NYC. I have never had to shop for new hardwood floors before, and after visiting many showroom in Manhattan and Brooklyn, I found Wood Floor Planet on West 47th Street. Eddy, was knowledgeable, kind and patient. And: I got the best rate in town, with a very fast turn-around, and the driver was there the minute he said he would be. You cannot ask for anything better. Very highly recommended. I wouldn't even think of going anywhere else.